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Megan Brentlinger
I have vast experience in adult education, blended learning, and teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language. I lived in Beijing, China for more than 8 years, which has given me a deep understanding of foreign cultures and often forced me to find ways to thrive while stepping out of my comfort zone. My experience abroad gives me a different worldview that makes me an independent thinker with fresh ideas for solutions to problems.
Education
MTESOL
Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University
2017 - 2016
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
B.A. Political Science and International Studies
Ames, Iowa
Iowa State University
2006 - 2002
- Political Science, International Studies
- Minors in Spanish and Chinese Studies
Selected Positions
International Student Retention Coordinator
Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University
2023 - 2022
- Analyze student engagement and programming to increase retention among first year international students
Blended Learning and Assessment Coordinator
Mesa, AZ
Mesa Public Schools
2022 - 2019
- Coordinate assessment testing
- Assist teachers with blended learning
Blended Learning and Assessment Coordinator
Mesa, AZ
Mesa Public Schools
2022 - 2019
- Coordinate assessment testing
- Assist teachers with blended learning
ELAA Instructtor
Phoenix, AZ
Rio Salado College
2019 - 2017
- Taught English as a Second Language and Computer Skills to adults
Adjunct Instructional Assistant
Phoenix, AZ
Grand Canyon University
2015
- Assisted professor with in-class activities
- Acted as resource through private office hours
- Monitored student participation and progress
Native English Teacher
Beijing, CHINA
Beijing BISS International School
2014 - 2012
- Co-planned and Co-taught with Chinese partner
- Coached Chinese partners of values of Communicative Approach to language learning
Foreign Teacher
Beijing, CHINA
Wall Street English
2012 - 2009
- Developed new curriculum and implemented
- Planned educational social activities
- Evaluated learner progress
WorldLink Education - Real Life English
Beijing, CHINA
Head Teacher
2009 - 2006
- Progressed from teacher to senior teacher to head teacher
- Conducted interviews and training sessions for new hires
- Assessed curricuum and suggested improvements
Licenses and certifications
CELTA (Pass-A)
Beijing, CHINA
Cambridge University
2012
Projects
Chaoyang English Project
Beijing, CHINA
Beijing BISS International School
2014 - 2012
- The Chaoyang English Project is one of 3 major projects being run by Chaoyang Education Committee, which is the largest municipal district in Beijing. From the initial 5 partner schools, there are now 11 top district schools (see list below); with 15 foreign teachers; 3 teacher trainers; 40+ local teachers & almost 10,000 students having had their learning lives enriched as a result of this project.
- The project has 3 major objectives - to train local English teachers in current international ESL/TESOL methodology & pedagogy; to improve local English teachers’ English levels; and to improve students’ English ability and increase their enjoyment of learning.
- To meet these 3 objectives, the Chaoyang English Project utilizes a team-teaching arrangement whereby local teachers are partnered with an experienced foreign ESL teacher with whom they plan lessons, teach and then reflect on each lesson. Ongoing training and support is provided for the partnerships throughout the year - initially there is a 3-day intensive before the start of the school year; then weekly training sessions for the first month & bi-weekly thereafter. Teachers have regular lesson observation & feedback sessions, and there is separate regular feedback on their lesson planning. Training sessions provide training in current methodology & pedagogy and outlines for how to teach different kinds of skill-based lessons.